Tag: Subaru Telescope
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Unlocking the Cosmic Dawn: Discovery of Supermassive Black Holes
The Cosmic Dawn: A Glimpse into the Early Universe Astronomers have long been fascinated by the era known as the Cosmic Dawn, a time when the universe began to transition from the dark ages to a period filled with light, structure, and complexity. Recently, new discoveries have been made that deepen our understanding of this…
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Discovery of Dust-Shrouded Supermassive Black Holes at Cosmic Dawn
Introduction to Cosmic Dawn and Supermassive Black Holes The term “Cosmic Dawn” refers to a pivotal era in the early universe, specifically when stars and galaxies began to form. During this period, which occurred roughly less than a billion years after the Big Bang, the conditions were ripe for the creation of supermassive black holes.…
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The Cosmic Dance of Galaxies: What Awaits Our Milky Way?
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, a captivating spectacle unfolds—one that may very well predict the destiny of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. Recent astronomical studies, illuminated by intricate images captured by the Hyper Suprime-Cam at the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, unveil the fascinating interactions between two dwarf galaxies, NGC5713 and NGC5719. These…